Keychron Q15 Max Ortholinear
KeychronReleased 2024
Q15 Max Ortholinear
85/100
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Class-leading portability (89/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Q15 Max Ortholinear wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsOrtholinear
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowQ15 Max Ortholinear vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
Q15 Max OrtholinearKeychron K1 Max
| KeychronQ15 Max OrtholinearThis page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100 | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 79 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 75 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | PCB MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
